Arson attack - police appeal for witnesses

Date published: 03 October 2007


Police are appealing for witnesses to an arson attack, which happened at about 6pm on Thursday 28 June 2007, at BBR Construction, Fox Street, Heywood.

The warehouse premises, commonly known locally as Beddoes, was totally burnt out.

It is believed that offenders climbed over the gates and set fire to the inside of a van parked outside the warehouse before making off.

The fire spread to the warehouse and caused a substantial amount of damage.

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 0161 856 8754 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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